I'm trying to make a simplified version of my model work, which is two blocks separated by a distance. One is completely fixed, while the other is only fixed on the far side from the first block. I'd like to specify displacement of the partially free block such that the block deforms, and face...
I am trying to model a fluid filled cavity and
I have defined the boundary of the cavity with shell elements. How do I then define the interior with F3D3 or F3D4 hydrostatic fluid elements? When I go into Mesh -> Element Type I don't see any fluid element options. What am I missing? Thanks...
I'm out of my area here, but I'm trying to calculate the energy required to start a car moving. How do you calculate the energy required to overcome static friction and the cars inertia. Thanks in advance, Chris
Are there any regulations prohibiting using direct injection of steam to heat an atmospheric storage (water) tank? The application is for a water storage tank for boiler feed water. The tank is outdoors and heating would be to offset ambient heat losses with the intent to maintain the tank at...
We have an API 650 AST, 36'dia, 30' tall. There is a flame arrester and pressure vacuum vent valve (PVVV) on the roof that weighs in the neighborhood of 800#, as well as steam, nitrogen, and process inlet piping. When the flame arrester and PVVV were initially installed there was a noticeable...
My company has recently acquired plants in MA and OH and the previous owner(s) were performing repairs on relief valves for the process (not the boiler house, air receivers or refrigeration equip) in house. I'm pretty clear that OH requires a VR stamp to do this work but am unsure about MA...
